Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ....... 364
Tires ............................................................ 366
Tire Sidewall Labeling ............................... 367
Tire Terminology and Definitions ............... 371
Inflation - Tire Pressure ............................. 374
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...................... 375
When It Is Time for New Tires .................. 377
Buying New Tires ...................................... 377
Different Size Tires and Wheels ................ 379
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..................... 380
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............ 382
Wheel Replacement .................................. 382
Tire Chains ............................................... 384
If a Tire Goes Flat .................................... 385
Changing a Flat Tire ................................. 386
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools .......... 387
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire ......................... 391
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...... 397
Compact Spare Tire .................................. 398
Appearance Care ........................................ 399
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 399
Fabric/Carpet ............................................. 400
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces ........................... 401
Care of Safety Belts .................................. 402
Weatherstrips ............................................ 402
Washing Your Vehicle ............................... 402
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................ 403
Finish Care ............................................... 403
Windshield and Wiper Blades .................... 404
Aluminum Wheels ...................................... 404
Tires ......................................................... 405
Sheet Metal Damage ................................. 405
Finish Damage .......................................... 405
Underbody Maintenance ............................ 406
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................ 406
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............ 407
Vehicle Identification .................................. 408
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ........... 408
Service Parts Identification Label ............... 408
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